It’s that time of year when all of the man’s athletes are on Spring Break. My social media is flooded with photos of rolling waves, videos of late-night pranks. I keep getting Snaps and texts of sun-splashed co-eds laughing that I’m a little too old to travel with them, and sunburn… So much sunburn. While I have no want to be holed up with a dozen other people and at least three times that many bottles of cheap booze, I do find myself craving a vacation, and I keep thinking of sunny Palm Springs.
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Ah yes… Palm Springs… That dazzling oasis off of Route 66, nestled between mountains and Joshua Tree National Park, just outside of Coachella Valley. Home to mid-century modern homes, vintage style, and the long-time inspiration for Slim Aarons’s iconic photography.
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I’m craving a stay at the Parker Palm Springs, the happy, quirky, Jonathan Adler- decorated Spa in the middle of 13 acres… Croquet, pools, private cabanas, incredible eats, and a fun bar scene. I’m imagining palm-leaf print swimsuits, inflatable swans.
To me, the Parker is a reason to play dress up, wear flowers in my hair, accept a tiny bit (or a lot a bit) of a tan. Morning yoga, funky beverages, and a quick jaunt into town for shopping, dining.
** Parker Palm Springs **
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I’m definitely California Dreaming…
What are your experiences, readers? Have you ever been to Palm Springs? Surely you have a favorite summer vacation spot. Tell me about it in the comments!
